American Apparel Continues to Build New Leadership Team
June 10 2015 - 12:30PM
Business Wire
Brian McHale named Chief Information
Officer
American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE MKT: APP), a
vertically-integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of
branded fashion-basic apparel, today announced another leadership
appointment. Brian McHale has been named Senior Vice President and
Chief Information Officer.
“As we continue to implement our multi-year turnaround, Brian
will be an important asset to the company,” said Paula Schneider,
CEO of American Apparel. “Brian brings deep experience in his area
of expertise, which will undoubtedly have a significant and
positive impact on American Apparel.”
As Chief Information Officer, McHale will oversee information
technology and computer systems at the company. In addition to
providing critical support to American Apparel’s onsite hardware
and software applications, McHale will also lead the development
and expansion of the company’s retail digital capabilities
alongside Thoryn Stephens, recently appointed Chief Digital
Officer.
McHale comes to American Apparel with over 25 years of
experience developing IT governance, Business Intelligence and Big
Data solutions for some of the U.S.’s largest companies such as
DirecTV and Verizon. He has also transformed these companies to
cloud-based infrastructures, driving efficiencies and cost savings.
McHale’s experience includes work for agency clients in a variety
of categories, including turnaround businesses, similar to American
Apparel.
McHale assumed his role on April 13, 2015, and reports directly
to Chief Financial Officer Hassan Natha.
About American Apparel
American Apparel, Inc. (the "Company," "we," "us," and
"our") is a vertically-integrated manufacturer, distributor, and
retailer of branded fashion-basic apparel based in
downtown Los Angeles, California. As of March 31, 2015,
the Company had approximately 10,000 employees and operated 239
retail stores in 20 countries including the United
States and Canada. The Company also operates a global
e-commerce site that serves over 50 countries worldwide at
http://www.americanapparel.com. In addition, the Company operates a
leading wholesale business that supplies high quality T-shirts and
other casual wear to distributors and screen printers.
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